ENT Specialty Doctor

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

This is a 12 month fixed term post for an ENT Specialty Doctor.

The successful candidate will be part of the ENT team who provide a comprehensive out-patient, elective surgery and emergency service in this large busy District General Hospital.

The Department of ENT Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this.The department provides 24 hour 3 tier emergency cover from the main hospital base of Royal Cornwall Hospital, with additional outpatient clinics at local community hospital sites.

There is a dedicated ENT outpatient department co-located with Audiology at Royal Cornwall Hospital. All emergency and elective surgery is performed at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

There is an adult ENT ward (shared with vascular surgery) and a dedicated ENT theatre with second stage facilities for same day discharge. Children's surgery takes place in Tower theatres adjacent to the Paediatric ward base

Main duties of the job

  • Have some responsibility for running the ward, carrying out ward rounds and supervising other Doctors (F2, CT trainees and ST GP trainees).
  • Have some responsibility for Emergency Treatment Clinic care for acute referrals that is held on the ward.
  • Have some responsibility for seeing outpatients in clinic under the supervision of senior medical staff.
  • Have some responsibility for independent operating of general ENT surgical cases and assisting in more complex surgery.
  • Participate in the on call at a middle grade (2nd tier) level.
  • Have an opportunity for training in outpatients and operating theatres.
  • Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
  • Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
  • Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
  • Attend meetings as appropriate.
  • Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of ENT.
  • To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ENT Department.
  • Teaching and training of junior staff, and opportunity to teach medical students within the Peninsular Medical School.
  • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

14 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£51,000 to £80,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

6435010

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a registrar (ST3-8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
  • Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration.

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification such as DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, MRCS(ENT), FRCS.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a registrar (ST3-8) or Specialty Doctor/Staff Grade level within ENT.
  • Capable of independently undertaking operating lists and outpatient clinic.
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration.

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification such as DOHNS, DLO, MRCS, MRCS(ENT), FRCS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant & Specialty Lead

Neil Tan

neil.tan@nhs.net

Date posted

14 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£51,000 to £80,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

6435010

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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